Another set of games, another opportunity to be wrong. Turns out our analysis and instincts were correct (See Michigan and Villanova picks) but the Constanza method proved costly.
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It’s the last weekend of March Madness. Three more games and three more opportunities to incorrectly predict the winners. We have an entirely new betting approach heading into Final Four. Do the opposite. Yes, we are taking the advice of George Constanza, "If every instinct you have is wrong, then the opposite would have to be right,” - our new mantra.
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Easter Sunday is coming up. And for a lot of folks, that means preparing food for a lot of people. Cooking and creating a cool table setting is fun. Rushing around at the last minute is not. Like anything, if you plan and get a few things together ahead of time, the hours leading up to your big meal will certainly be more pleasant. Here are some tips to make your next meal spectacular and less stressful:
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Thieves are not just interested in your money. BBQ Burglars are on the loose in Missouri. Be on the lookout if you make competition level BBQ. You could be next!
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The Sweet 16 is about to tip off and we are re-assessing our bracketology. Apparently, 1 seeds can lose to 16 seeds but 16 seeds still can’t win the tournament. Our bracket advice was wrong, very, very, wrong. However, one strategy did work: picking games based on hypothetical match ups between the schools’ notable alumi. Since this worked last week (see Syracuse pick), it’ll work this week. With the help of Wikipedia we will randomly pick alums from tournament schools to decide the winner (aka basketball analytics).
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It is day two of the tourney so your bracket is undoubtedly busted. Don’t worry you’re in good company. Since no one ever knows what will happen, we provided some less-than-expert advice on how to pick your brackets:
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Unfortunately, we returned to the real world this Monday morning but we had the best weekend ever. We were fortunate enough to attend our first ever Eggfest. It. Was. Amazing. We flew down to Florida for the first annual Chain of Lakes Eggfest hosted by B.J. Mannix in Winterhaven, Florida. B.J. and his team absolutely crushed it.
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I’m sure you have all heard of writer’s block. Well let us tell you about a lesser known but widespread mental barrier - griller’s block. We’ve all been there before. You look down at your grill and for the first time in a long time you feel, dare I say it, uninspired. What you cook tastes great but the meals are starting to lack in variety.
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Many of us have retreated to the safe havens of our kitchen during this cold winter. That means less cooking on the grill and more cooking with a cast iron skillet.
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The new grill has arrived. The fridge stocked with the choicest cuts and you’re ready to crown yourself pit boss. Here’s a question – do you have all the right grilling tools? With so many devices and gadgets, accessorizing your grill can be overwhelming. There is some stuff you need and a lot of stuff you don’t. We put together a list of our favorite grilling essentials so you can truly be the grill King of your backyard.
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We have news for you. Just because it’s winter doesn’t mean you can’t grill. You just have to be a little more thoughtful so the experience is enjoyable in the cold weather temps. With a little prep, grilling in the snow is just as fun under the blissful summer sun.
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We did a lot of holiday travel, mostly by car, to visit friends and family throughout the US. It got us thinking there is a right way to take a road trip and a wrong way - especially in the winter. Here is your guide to making the most of your time on the endless roads.
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